In 1994 Martina McBride released a recording of a song called 'Independence Day'. Now all great songs need a hook-line. A hook-line is a phrase that has a double meaning. In this tune the hook-line is “Its Independence Day”. One first assumes she means the Fourth of July. America's Independence day,...

I often prefer complicated songs, intricate lyrics with a smattering of minor notes. Now and then, however, a tune comes along to remind me that simplicity is beautiful. Patty Loveless' "You Don't Even Know Who I Am", is deceptively simple. For the most part, it is just three chords played in descending order over and over again throughout the whole song. Add Patty's voice to the mix and...